Marc Trestman calls Brian Urlacher ‘a very, very capable player’

Summary of 4 articles · Updated Mar 13, 2013

At a press conference Wednesday, Bears coach Marc Trestman called Urlacher a “very, very capable player” and said he was excited about Urlacher potentially being part of the team in 2013. News Bears coach Marc Trestman has liked what he’s seen on film fro… (more)m Urlacher, who turns 35 in May. Trestman said he’s had a number of discussions with Urlacher, the 2005 defensive player of the year and an eight-time Pro Bowler. In the end, this is a story about Urlacher and the Bears. What that means for Urlacher is unknown right now. Bears general manager Phil Emery said Wednesday that talks are “ongoing” with some of their unrestricted free agents notably linebacker Brian Urlacher but admitted that right now his team is “tight against the [salary] cap.” But at the present time, I can tell you that Brian and I have talked on a number of occasions.

Vikings and Brian Urlacher? Hmmmmm...

Here's what we know: The Chicago Bears have yet to find a common financial ground with linebacker Brian Urlacher, a free agent who wants to continue playing in 2013. The Minnesota Vikings' middle linebacker is a free agent and making the rounds. Does th…